Entrance to Beer NOVICE Adds a Smoke Porter and a Saison
Entrance to Beer NOVICE in Kawagoe announced two new pours: Farao, a smoke porter from Tokorozawa Beer, and POTTERING, a saison from Grow Brew House. The pub is currently offering five taps, making it easy to compare different beer styles.
Hop BroEntrance to Beer NOVICE in Kawagoe just dropped two fresh taps. Tokorozawa Beer’s Pharaoh and Grow Brew House’s POTTERING landed at the same time, so the board got a lot more interesting.
MugiWhat! That’s a dark-and-bright combo! A smoked porter and a saison together is such a crazy range.
Hop BroFirst up, Pharaoh is a smoked porter, 5.5% ABV. It’s a black ale made with smoked malt, so you get sweetness and roast without it turning too heavy.
MugiWait, smoked malt? Does that mean the grain shows up smelling like a campfire?
Hop BroHonestly, that image isn’t far off. It’s malt carrying that smoky aroma, with a gentle bacon-like toastiness drifting through the beer.
MugiOooh! If it’s still easy to drink, that totally flips my “dark beer equals heavy” assumption.
Hop BroThen POTTERING is a saison at 6.0%. It’s fruity and juicy, and the yeast adds a light spicy edge that tightens the finish.
MugiHold on, yeast-made spice? You’re telling me nobody is back there sneaking pepper into the glass?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The yeast character can throw off clove or white-pepper vibes on its own, so it stays refreshing without tasting thin.
MugiOkay, that rules. And with five taps to compare, you can go from Pharaoh to POTTERING and really feel the contrast.
Hop BroPlus the board also has Fujimi Banka, JAMAICA, and Tokoro Golden, so it’s a lineup worth chasing. Being three minutes from Kawagoe Station makes it dangerously convenient.
MugiI’m sold. Tonight I’m going with the tasting-flight plan. I want Pharaoh’s smoke and POTTERING’s brightness, both.
Entrance to Beer NOVICE, a beer pub in Kawagoe, posted an update on Instagram announcing two new beers. The additions are Farao from Tokorozawa Beer and POTTERING from Grow Brew House, bringing more range to the bar's current tap selection.
Farao is a smoke porter at 5.5% ABV. The beer is described as a black ale brewed with smoked malt, offering the distinctive sweetness of dark beer together with smoky aromatics. It is presented as a drinkable pint that keeps its roast character without becoming too heavy.
POTTERING is a saison at 6.0% ABV. The brewery describes it as fruity and refreshing, with a gentle spicy note from the yeast that tightens the finish. In the post, it is positioned as a crisp beer that fits the summer season well.
The day's tap list consists of five beers: Farao (Tokorozawa Beer), POTTERING (Grow Brew House), Fujimi Bansha (Nutori Brewing), JAMAICA (WILLIAMS Brewer), and Yoro Golden (Yoro Beer Brewery). The lineup spans smoky dark beer, saison, and several local Saitama beers, so it works well for tasting across styles.
The pub is located on the second floor of the PONO Building, about 3 minutes from Kawagoe Station and 5 minutes from Hon-Kawagoe Station. It is an easy stop for an after-work beer or a slower, tap-by-tap visit.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the venue’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroEntrance to Beer NOVICE in Kawagoe just dropped two fresh taps. Tokorozawa Beer’s Pharaoh and Grow Brew House’s POTTERING landed at the same time, so the board got a lot more interesting.
MugiWhat! That’s a dark-and-bright combo! A smoked porter and a saison together is such a crazy range.
Hop BroFirst up, Pharaoh is a smoked porter, 5.5% ABV. It’s a black ale made with smoked malt, so you get sweetness and roast without it turning too heavy.
MugiWait, smoked malt? Does that mean the grain shows up smelling like a campfire?
Hop BroHonestly, that image isn’t far off. It’s malt carrying that smoky aroma, with a gentle bacon-like toastiness drifting through the beer.
MugiOooh! If it’s still easy to drink, that totally flips my “dark beer equals heavy” assumption.
Hop BroThen POTTERING is a saison at 6.0%. It’s fruity and juicy, and the yeast adds a light spicy edge that tightens the finish.
MugiHold on, yeast-made spice? You’re telling me nobody is back there sneaking pepper into the glass?
Hop BroThat’s the fun part. The yeast character can throw off clove or white-pepper vibes on its own, so it stays refreshing without tasting thin.
MugiOkay, that rules. And with five taps to compare, you can go from Pharaoh to POTTERING and really feel the contrast.
Hop BroPlus the board also has Fujimi Banka, JAMAICA, and Tokoro Golden, so it’s a lineup worth chasing. Being three minutes from Kawagoe Station makes it dangerously convenient.
MugiI’m sold. Tonight I’m going with the tasting-flight plan. I want Pharaoh’s smoke and POTTERING’s brightness, both.
